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    Home » Appetizers

    Published: Dec 12, 2024 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Antipasto Skewers

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    Antipasto appetizers on a plate with dipping sauce.
    Skewers with vegetables, cheese and cured meat ready to eat.
    Antipasto Skewers and dipping sauce on a platter ready to serve.
    Skewer appetizers ready to serve on a plate.

    Antipasto skewers are a fun and easy way to enjoy classic Italian flavors in bite-sized portions. They're made with pantry staples and perfect for parties or any occasion where you need a quick and flavorful appetizer.

    Antipasto Skewers on plates with dipping sauce.

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    These Antipasto Skewers are perfect for the person with a busy schedule. Make them ahead of time and refrigerate until you are ready to serve! These show stopping apps always disappear.

    Tip: Easy appetizers make hosting a snap! Serve these skewers with Thai Peanut Lettuce Wraps and Bacon Wrapped Smokies for a tasty spread.

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    ✔︎ It's customizable. Need to meet specific dietary needs? It's easy to swap ingredients out to satisfy any group!

    ✔︎ It's make ahead. Need to take these somewhere right after work? No problem! Make these the night before, cover and refrigerate them until you are ready to serve.

    ✔︎ They are served right out of fridge. No need to worry about the timing of the heating up this app in the oven. This easy recipe is served right out of the fridge and tastes great at room temp. Perfect party food!

    Ingredients

    You can grab all of the ingredients for these Antipasto Skewers in one quick trip to the grocery store.

    Jars of ingredients needed for anitpasto skewers.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Salami: Thin slices of salami are easiest to fold and thread on the skewers.

    Sweet Cherry Peppers: These add a great pop of color and a little bit of spice.

    Olives: Kalamata olives from the olive bar are the prettiest for these skewers. Bottled olives have a softer texture and tend to fall apart when threaded on a skewer.

    Marinated Artichoke Hearts: Buy the quartered hearts so you don't need to cut anything up.

    Marinated Mozzarella Cheese: We love the prepackaged marinated mozzarella cheese balls you can buy. The oil and herbs do double duty as a dipping sauce.

    Pickled Green Beans: These add a great crunch with a little heat to the app. Feel free to swap in pickled mushrooms or asparagus in its place.

    FAQs

    What meats are best for antipasto skewers?

    We like cured meats best. We used salami in the recipe but feel free to swap in prosciutto instead.

    What vegetables can you use?

    The sky is the limit! We love marinated artichoke hearts and pickled green beans. But marinated mushrooms, asparagus, and roasted red peppers are all great options.

    How do you thread the ingredients on the skewers?

    Start with a 5 inch skewer and thread your ingredients alternating colors and textures to make them easy to eat. There's no wrong way to make these.

    Several skewers on gray plate with oil dipping sauce in bowl.

    Expert tips to level up your skewers

    ✘ Marinate your ingredients. Have a little extra time? Marinate your ingredients with fresh herbs, olive oil and balsamic vinegar to add extra flavor.

    ✘ Use a variety of colors and textures. People eat with their eyes. Using a variety of colors with make your appetizer tray even more stunning.

    ✘ Get creative with your ingredients. Add whatever you have on hand to make this easy skewer recipe. Tortellini, fresh basil, pickled vegetables and fresh cherry tomatoes are all tasty options.

    Italian skewers on a plate with olives, marinated cheese and cherry peppers.

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    Recipe

    Antipasto Skewers on plate with dipping sauce.

    Antipasto Skewers

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    These Italian Skewers - filled with cheese, vegetables and cured meat - are the perfect finger food for any party!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 250 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces marinated mozzarella balls
    • 16 ounces cherry peppers, drained
    • 14 ounce quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained
    • 1 jar pickled green beans, drained and cut in thirds
    • 1 package thinly sliced salami
    • 16 Kalamata olives
    • 16 5-inch wooden skewers

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    Instructions
     

    • Remove the mozzarella balls from the marinade and reserve marinade for serving.
      12 ounces marinated mozzarella balls
    • Thread a cherry pepper onto the skewer followed by a quartered artichoke heart, a slice of salami folded in 4, a pickled green bean, a mozzarella ball and finish with a Kalamata olive. Repeat with remaining skewers.
      16 ounces cherry peppers,, 14 ounce quartered marinated artichoke hearts,, 1 package thinly sliced salami, 16 Kalamata olives, 16 5-inch wooden skewers, 1 jar pickled green beans,
    • Cover and refrigerate skewers until ready to serve. Serve with reserved oil marinade from cheese.

    Notes

    Ingredient Notes:
    Salami: Thin slices of salami are easiest to fold and thread on the skewers.
    Sweet Cherry Peppers: These add a great pop of color and a little bit of spice.
    Olives: Kalamata olives from the olive bar are the prettiest for these skewers. Bottled olives have a softer texture.
    Marinated Artichoke Hearts: Marinated artichoke hearts have a great flavor and texture.
    Marinated Mozzarella Cheese: We love the prepackaged marinated mozzarella cheese balls you can buy. The oil and herbs do double duty as a dipping sauce.
    Pickled Green Beans: These add a great crunch with a little heat to the app. Feel free to swap in pickled mushrooms or asparagus in its place.
    Expert Tips
    ✘ Marinate your ingredients. Have a little extra time? Marinate your ingredients with fresh herbs, olive oil and balsamic vinegar to add extra flavor.
    ✘ Use a variety of colors and textures. People eat with their eyes. Using a variety of colors with make your appetizer tray even more stunning.
    ✘ Get creative with your ingredients. Add whatever you have on hand to make this easy skewer recipe. Tortellini, fresh basil, pickled vegetables and fresh cherry tomatoes are all tasty options.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2skewersCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1362mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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